San Rafael puts up signs to stop panhandling
On certain street corners just outside downtown San Rafael people say panhandling has become a problem. "I think it is shameful they are allowed to come here and do that," said resident Bruce Sarafraz.
On certain street corners just outside downtown San Rafael people say panhandling has become a problem. "I think it is shameful they are allowed to come here and do that," said resident Bruce Sarafraz.
Bicycle/pedestrian path on Richmond-San Rafael bridge to close during four day inspection
The closure is needed for worker and public safety during the inspections from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 27-30, the agency said.
The closure is needed for worker and public safety during the inspections from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 27-30, the agency said.
San Rafael homeowner shoots at attempted burglary suspect
Police say the 9-1-1 call initially came in at 10:07 a.m., Friday from the 200 block of San Marino Drive in San Rafael.
Police say the 9-1-1 call initially came in at 10:07 a.m., Friday from the 200 block of San Marino Drive in San Rafael.
San Rafael homeowner shoots at attempted burglary susepct
Greg Liggins reports.
Greg Liggins reports.
'Got English?' sign found on elementary school campus in San Rafael
An offensive sign, hung at a San Rafael elementary school, is getting a vigorous response from the district superintendent.
An offensive sign, hung at a San Rafael elementary school, is getting a vigorous response from the district superintendent.
San Rafael home seriously damaged in afternoon fire
Firefighters were called about 2:40 p.m. Sunday to 775 Estancia Way, where fire destroyed the master bedroom of the house and damaged the attic. The rest of the house suffered major smoke damage, said acting Chief Robert Sinnott
Firefighters were called about 2:40 p.m. Sunday to 775 Estancia Way, where fire destroyed the master bedroom of the house and damaged the attic. The rest of the house suffered major smoke damage, said acting Chief Robert Sinnott
Young student at San Rafael school dies in accident on playground
A 7-year-old boy is dead following what appears to be a schoolyard accident. Now a school is mourning and police in San Rafael are investigating.
A 7-year-old boy is dead following what appears to be a schoolyard accident. Now a school is mourning and police in San Rafael are investigating.
Bay Area Guide Dogs star in new Disney+ docuseries
Guide Dogs for the Blind is a San Rafael nonprofit organization that breeds, trains, and partners guide dogs with people who need them.
Guide Dogs for the Blind is a San Rafael nonprofit organization that breeds, trains, and partners guide dogs with people who need them.
Henry Lee reports.
Sex offender arrested for inappropriately touching students
A registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday after sexually assaulting two students on a high school campus in San Rafael.
A registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday after sexually assaulting two students on a high school campus in San Rafael.
71-year-old man arrested for shooting friend at Christmas party in San Rafael
Police received calls at 1:30 a.m. about shots fired in the 100 block of C Street.
Police received calls at 1:30 a.m. about shots fired in the 100 block of C Street.
San Rafael investigating holiday party shooting
The suspect shot a friend in the foot.
The suspect shot a friend in the foot.
Comfort dog joins police force in San Rafael
San Rafael has a new addition to its police department: a comfort dog.
San Rafael has a new addition to its police department: a comfort dog.
San Rafael police welcome 2 new members: comfort dog and drug detection K-9
San Rafael police celebrate arrival of two new members: narcotics K-9 and comfort dog.
San Rafael police celebrate arrival of two new members: narcotics K-9 and comfort dog.
Drug detection K-9, comfort dog joining San Rafael police department
The 20-month-old Shepinois K-9 Jesko and Blue, a 2-1/2-year old Labrador Golden Retriever mix and retired Guide Dog for the Blind will be welcomed to the Police Department at the City Council meeting Monday.
The 20-month-old Shepinois K-9 Jesko and Blue, a 2-1/2-year old Labrador Golden Retriever mix and retired Guide Dog for the Blind will be welcomed to the Police Department at the City Council meeting Monday.
San Rafael adopts 3-strikes approach for short-term rentals
The timing, in the wake of Orinda's deadly Airbnb shooting, is coincidental.
The timing, in the wake of Orinda's deadly Airbnb shooting, is coincidental.
Woman held in spree of retail thefts in San Rafael
Police say they caught her in the act
Police say they caught her in the act
San Rafael mayor keeping flags at half-staff until there?s gun control action
The mayor of San Rafael says city flags will remain at half staff, until there's action on gun reform. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports Mayor Gary Phillips says a few days after the shootings, flags elsewhere went back to normal.
The mayor of San Rafael says city flags will remain at half staff, until there's action on gun reform. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports Mayor Gary Phillips says a few days after the shootings, flags elsewhere went back to normal.
San Rafael Yacht Harbor tenants upset homeless people are using their showers
In the North Bay, a surge of homeless people are attracted to an unlikely spot--the San Rafael Yacht Harbor. They're apparently using the showers that are supposed to be for tenants only. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
In the North Bay, a surge of homeless people are attracted to an unlikely spot--the San Rafael Yacht Harbor. They're apparently using the showers that are supposed to be for tenants only. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Flavored tobacco ban considered in San Rafael
San Rafael is trying to determine the best way to keep tobacco products out of the hands of kids. The City Council met late night Monday to decide if they should restrict sales of flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
San Rafael is trying to determine the best way to keep tobacco products out of the hands of kids. The City Council met late night Monday to decide if they should restrict sales of flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.



















